SOC-3360 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Social Learning Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, Psychoactive Drug
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Drug: any substance (other than food/water) that causes a chemical reaction in your body. Overall, the percentage of adolescent drug use has decreased over the past few years: however, for the adolescents that are using drugs, their usage frequency is increasing. Drug addiction: the excessive use of a drug, frequently characterized by physical and/or psychological dependence. Main types of drugs used by adolescents: alcohol is a drug made through a fermentation process that relaxes inhibitions. Club drug: a synthetic (man-made) psychoactive substance that is often found at places such as nightclubs, bars, raves, and dance parties: examples: mdma (ecstasy), ketamine, methamphetamine, gbl, pcp, rohypnol, etc. Anabolic steroids: synthetic testosterone that is designed for performance enhancement, whether it be for athletic enhancement, cosmetic enhancement, etc: 1. 1%-2% of adolescents have used these at some point. Lsd is a drug that stays in your system for your lifetime, which can cause trips later on in life.
